2022/23 Undergraduate Programme Catalogue

BA Modern Languages (German and Russian)

Total credits: 480

Entry requirements:

For entry requirements for this course please visit: Coursefinder

School/Unit responsible for the parenting of students and programme:

School of Languages, Cultures and Societies

Examination board through which the programme will be considered:

School of Languages, Cultures and Societies

Relevant QAA Subject Benchmark Groups:

The programme will meet the QAA Benchmarks defined for Languages, Cultures and Societies

Programme specification:

The programme will:

- The distinctiveness, appeal and strength of University of Leeds Joint Honours programmes lie in the unusual combination of depth, breadth and flexibility which they offer, as well as in the exceptional range of language combinations available
- They permit students to study two languages in depth and to degree level, while acquiring a broader range of skills than is typically possible within a single honours degree
- Students acquire the flexibility of mind and variety of learning techniques needed to switch between two languages
- A further element of distinctiveness is the flexibility of the programme structure, which allows students to change direction easily
- These programmes provide the opportunity to undertake study abroad.

Research Skills:
1. Develop students' independent research and project management skills so they are able to undertake, with supervision, an autonomous piece of sustained research work (the Final-Year Project).
2. Develop advanced presentation skills in oral and written modes.
3. Develop analytical, critical thinking and reasoning skills.
4. Act with academic integrity and develop awareness of research ethics appropriate for the field(s) of study.

Language Skills and Intercultural Awareness:
1. Develop advanced language skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing.
2. Develop an understanding of the vocabulary, grammar and registers of the language(s) studied.
3. Develop an understanding of the ways in which cultures interact.
4. Equip students to work and function effectively in another country.

Subject Knowledge:
1. Develop a general knowledge of the societies in which the target language is spoken.
2. Develop in-depth knowledge of aspects of literatures, cultures, linguistic contexts, history, politics, social and economic structures.
3. Equip students with the knowledge needed for a critical understanding of the field(s) of study.

Year1 - View timetable

[Learning Outcomes, Transferable (Key) Skills, Assessment]

Students must ensure that they enrol on the correct Russian language pathway. Those students with prior knowledge of Russian should ensure that they meet the pre-requisites for Advanced Russian - see Coursefinder for specific requirements.
In level 1, students must take 120 credits in total. Students are required to take a minimum of 40 credits in German and either 40 or 60 credits in Russian, depending on whether they have prior knowledge of the language. All students should take 20 credits of language and culture broadening modules. Only those students taking Russian with prior knowledge will be able to take 20 credits of Discovery modules (or take further optional modules in German or MODL) at level 1. Students are required to pass a minimum of 40 credits in each of their two main subjects.

Compulsory modules:

Students must study the following compulsory modules:

Optional modules:

Students with prior knowledge of Russian (B1 CEFR) will be required to study the following modules:

Students with no prior knowledge of Russian will be required to study the following modules:

LANGUAGE AND CULTURE BROADENING:
ALL students are required to study 20 credits from the following optional modules.

Students are NOT permitted to take a module in either of their chosen languages:

Students taking SLAV1101/SLAV1120 may choose a further 20 credits of optional modules from the list below instead of a Discovery module:

Discovery modules:

Students taking SLAV1101/SLAV1120 may chose 20 credits of Discovery modules (instead of further optional modules).

Year2 - View timetable

[Learning Outcomes, Transferable (Key) Skills, Assessment]

Students will spend this year of their programme in a country or region where the language of interest is used both in official contexts and as a daily means of communication. Where this period of residence abroad involves studying at a University, a list of approved locations and institutions will be provided for you during Level 1. Where you are able to choose a location, you must have this approved by the Year Abroad Tutor in your language area.

Compulsory modules:

Students will be required to take the following core residence abroad module. Please note that the appropriate Level 1 module(s) in the language needs to be passed in order progress to the Year Abroad.

Year3 - View timetable

[Learning Outcomes, Transferable (Key) Skills, Assessment]

Students are required to take 120 credits in Level 2. All students must take a Term Abroad module as well as the compulsory German and Russian language modules. Students must take 60 credits of studies modules, that is 30 credits in each language. They may substitute 15 credits of German studies modules with MODL2005 and may also substitute 15 credits of Russian optional modules with a language and culture broadening module.
Students are required to pass a minimum of 40 credits in each of their two main subjects.

Compulsory modules:

Students must study the following compulsory modules:

The Term Abroad module GERM9002 will not be available for students starting their programme from September 2023 onwards.

Optional modules:

Students will be required to study a minimum of 15 credits from the following optional modules:

Students will be required to study a minimum of 15 credits from the following optional modules:

Students may study up to 15 credits from the following optional language and culture modules:

Students may choose to study the following optional module (instead of further German modules):

Discovery modules:

Year4 - View timetable

[Learning Outcomes, Transferable (Key) Skills, Assessment]

Students are required to take 120 credits in Level 3. Students are required to take modules in the same two languages as in Level 1 and Level 2.

In order to be eligible for an Honours degree, students must meet the normal Rules for Award by passing all modules which are designated to be passed for award or progression and by passing the required number of credits at each level as specified in the Curricular Regulations (at least 200 credits at Level 2 or above, of which at least 100 should be at Level 3).

Compulsory modules:

Students must study the following compulsory modules:

Optional modules:

Students are required to take ONE of the following Final Year Project modules.

Students may study up to 40 credits from the following optional modules:

- Students wishing to choose MODL3800 as one of their German options must take a minimum of 60 credits in German in the final year including GERM3010.

Students may study up to 40 credits from the following optional modules:

The following modules can be taken in and count towards either German or Russian credits. Students may choose to study up to 40 credits from the modules below instead of GERM/SLAV optional modules.

Last updated: 05/05/2022 10:27:44

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